Saucony Endorphin Pro 3: Third Time's a charm
By Chief Editor Matthew Klein and Contributor Andrea Myers
The Endorphin Pro 3 has been updated with an additional 4mm of PWRRUN PB, bringing it just under World Athletics' limit of 40mm stack height for marathon racing shoes. Previous versions of the Endorphin Pro were known for their rolling sensation as opposed to a bounce. Does 4mm of foam really make a difference in the performance of a shoe? We were excited to find out.
ASICS Metaspeed Edge+ Review: Creating a Real Contender
By Chief Editor Matthew Klein and Senior Contributor David Salas
The original Metaspeed Edge was unique, but somewhat disappointing. In an age of high-stack racing shoes, it was overshadowed by the Metaspeed Sky due to not having a maximal stack height. This has been completely rectified with the Edge+ as it now features a 39mm/31mm midsole but creates a different enough ride that the two Metaspeed shoes address different needs. How these match the needs of different runners is another conversation though...
Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 3 Review: Wider Perspectives
By Chief Editor Matthew Klein and Senior Contributor David Salas
Adidas has a long history of making excellent distance racing shoes. The original Adios and Adios 2 were the tools of choice for many elite marathon runners, including those like multiple-time champion and world record holder Haile Gebrselassie. The Adios Pro series entered the arena with one of the first examples of Adidas's Lightstrike Pro foam combined with carbon rods. It was an excellent long-distance racing shoe and definitely worked better with longer-distance races/efforts. The Adios Pro 2 debuted as a completely different shoe, featuring geometric cutouts, a lightweight and a far faster ride that worked for races from the 5k distance up to the marathon for many. The aggressive geometry did not work for everyone and the Adidas Adios Pro 3 has changed that with a wider sole. The changes bring the Adios Pro series back to its roots as a more marathon/longer distance racing shoe. This helps differentiate it from the Takumi Sen series as the two compliment each other, rather than overlapping in function.
Summer Running Shorts Review
A Doctors of Running Team Editorial
Finding the right short can be so dependent on the desires of the runner and what you want in shorts? Do you carry a lot in your shorts? How long do you like them? Are you more looking for athleisure that allows shorts to hold multiple roles in your wardrobe? At Doctors of Running we care a lot about biomechanics and science, but we also simply love to run and be comfortable doing it. When it comes to shorts and science, there are some things to consider such as weight distribution when carrying items or flexibility of the shorts to allow appropriate hip range of motion. Therefore we touch on those in these reviews, but the goal is to help you find the right shorts for your needs and to help you get through the warmer months.
HOKA Mach 5 Review: Same DNA, but Better
By Senior Contributor David Salas
The HOKA Mach 4 took the performance training category by storm a little over one year ago. The balance of cushion, light weight design, and rockered performance came in a non-plated offering that most people could run in comfortably. The HOKA Mach 5 keeps a lot of the same DNA and cleans up the upper a little bit. The foam feels a little softer to me as well. Those that liked the Mach 4 will continue to like the Mach 5.
Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 39 Review: Past Meets Present
By Senior Contributor Nathan Brown and Content Manager Bach Pham
The Nike Pegasus line has been in existence for a long time, hence version 39. In a world where even staple models are seeing substantial changes in stack height to meet the maximalist movement, the Pegasus stays consistent while adding a few elements to continue to improve its versatility. The Pegasus 39 drops some weight and changes some of the technology implemented in the shoe. Let's dive in to see how these changes affect the outcome of the shoe.
Topo Athletic Ultrafly 4: Filling a Void
By Chief Editor Matthew Klein
The concept of stability and guidance has evolved over the last several years in the running industry. New concepts have been debuted, including sidewalls, geometry and other methods. While these are evolutions from traditional methods, strategies like posting still work for certain people. The Topo Ultrafly 4 is unique in that it is designed by a naturally minded company but uses a traditional stability method. This creates a rare shoe that will fit a certain customer's needs due to featuring an anatomic toe box, lower drop, and a medial post.
Zen Running Club ZR-01: The Future is Sweet
By Content Manager Bach Pham
In our recent launch of our sustainability series, we started exploring what the running industry is doing to move towards a sustainable future. Zen Running is one of many new brands that have hit fast forward in order to solve the running shoe industry problem not down the line, but now. In their first major release, the ZR-01, they've launched a brand new product featuring a shoe that runs on a sugarcane-based midsole.
ASICS EvoRide 3: 7.4 oz! (209 g)
By Chief Editor Matthew Klein and Senior Contributor David Salas
The Evoride series has been a lightweight shoe that dabbles between being a trainer and a workout/longer racing shoe. The previous version fit our team well, rolled along nicely and was an excellent choice for uptempo runs. Sometimes companies are able to make aggressive changes to a shoe, but that often makes it completely different. With the Evoride 3, ASICS was able to maintain a great deal of the fit and feel of version 2 while dropping an entire ounce off to drop it into the low 7 oz range (men's size 9). Despite technically being a training shoe, the Evoride 3 joins a rare group of low 7 oz non-plated shoes that excel during workouts and may even be an option for races (for some people).
New Balance Fresh Foam X Tempo V2: A Versatile Lightweight Trainer
Written by Bach Pham, Content Manager and Megan Flynn, Contributor
When the first version of the New Balance Fresh Foam Tempo arrived, it replaced the popular Zante series with a new trainer meant for uptempo work. Ultimately, the shoe had some niche love among runners, but never quite found its footing. The Tempo v2 comes with a much more defined personality, offering a lower stack, lightweight trainer sibling to the regular 880 series. Replacing the Beacon altogether, the Fresh Foam Tempo v2 offers a sleek package for anyone wanting the feeling of both old school ground feel and new school cushioning.
Mizuno Wave Horizon 6: Max Cushion Meets Max Stability
By Senior Contributors David Salas and Nathan Brown, Chief Editor Matthew Klein and Content Manager Bach Pham
The Mizuno Horizon lineage continues using modern elements of dynamic stability in the premium training category with the Horizon 6. The Horizon 6 updates include using a Mizuno Enerzy Core midsole to create an even softer and responsive ride as well as dropping 0.4 ounces. Integrations of stability throughout include usage of U4ic midsole for a dual density platform, a dynamic structured wave using a rubberized foam for structure, and a solid platform underfoot to lever from.
Saucony Ride 15 Review: Big Midsole Update
By Senior Contributors Nathan Brown and David Salas
We
love what we get to do at Doctors of Running, and a big part of that is
interacting with other passionate runners, physical therapists, and
running store workers about the questions we are all mulling over as we
pursue our goals with running. One question we often get often in our
email or DMs is if we "should" or "need to" replace sock liners with
"upgraded" orthotics. A big reason for this is because in some cases it
feels like the sock liner is an afterthought and doesn't add a lot to
the shoe. This is far from the case in the Saucony Ride 15, a massive
update to the Ride series which features a very thoughtful and updated
sock liner designed to match this shoe well. Let's dig in.